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Diuretic medicines
Blood pressure is influenced by how much water is in your body and salt intake. Diuretics reduce water and sodium in your body, and for decades have been the chief method for treating high blood pressure. They are still considered the first choice by many experts, especially for treating the elderly and African-Americans.
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What is the strongest diuretic you can take ?
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What is the definition or description of: diuretic?
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Diuretics (water pills) make you sweat?
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